New Dynamics of Goal Setting: Flextactics for a Fast-Changing Future (Hardcover)

by Denis Waitley (Author)

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From Publishers Weekly
Comparing the relentless spread of corporate downsizing with a concept the ancient Greeks labeled chaos, Waitley (Empires of the Mind) points out that in the 1960s, scientists began determining that chaos is a natural phenomenon that can be understood and (within limits) managed. That was the beginning of chaos theory. What does this have to do with downsizing? According to Waitley, it means that since corporations are expected to continue streamlining the work force, we will have to live with that kind of chaos by building flexibility into our career goals. We can, for instance, consider opportunities for self-employment and develop skills that open doors to a variety of opportunities. With risk now an integral part of most jobs, the author urges workers to exploit it for opportunity. Begin, Waitley says, with a search for self-definition and let the inner person lead. These inspirational suggestions are for those who believe that the future has arrived too soon. Includes a 21-day "action plan."
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal
The author narrates these cassettes, which focus on goals as a means to personal advancement. He advocates continuous improvement, flexibility, and breaking goals into steps. One of the first things, Waitley says, is to decide what one really wants to do in life. He offers many other ideas, such as: Don't expect to get a different result when you continue doing what you have been doing; ask yourself how much control you have in whether your goals are realized; and boost your confidence by reminding yourself of what you have achieved. Some of the discussion in this work is predictable and unimpressive, and there are few original or striking thoughts offered. Purchase only where audiobooks on goal achievement are popular.?Mark Guyer, Stark Cty. Dist. Lib., Canton, Ohio
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Diane Pub Co (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0788198890
• ISBN-13: 978-0788198892
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,369,505 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars definitely a step in the right direction, February 23, 2000

By	"[e-mail]" (Reston, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Dynamics of Goal Setting: Flextactics for a Fast-Changing Future (Paperback)

As the world changes rapidly around us, Denis Waitley recommends, among others, a good old fashioned remedy: "Write your ideas on paper. Then review them frequently."

For years I've been looking for a one-stop-shopping technique for tying together goals, plans, personal philosophy. This book offers "flextactics," which are almost the answer for me. Not quite, though.

I really like the encouragement Mr. Waitley provides. The book is worthwhile for that reason alone. I also like his step-by-step flextactics instructions - in theory, at least. But I found that I could not get past even the first day's exercise. He suggests identifying your all consuming, driving life's purpose. Subsequent days' exercises build upon that life's purpose. I'm one of those people who can't quite identify the long term purpose, but who has plenty of energy in the short term, and even medium term.

I eventually gave up and just fell back to the simple technique of writing, writing, writing, and occasionally regrouping and rewriting. This process in itself has been remarkably useful.

So I guess you could say I exercised some of the book's core principles. I will revisit this book a year or two from now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Flexible is the watchword for goal setting in today's arena., January 3, 1999

By	[e-mail] (www.pargame.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The NEW DYNAMICS OF GOAL SETTING FLEXTACTICS FOR A FAST-CHANGING FUTURE (PREVISO: Flextactics for a Fast-Changing Future (Audio Cassette)

Flextactics sounds like the perfect plan for our ever changing world. First copyrighted in 1993, this work takes the cookie cutter pieces of self help and puts a flexible spin on them that makes them more pliable and useful in this spin-on-a-dime changing society. The fact that most of the new jobs ten years from now probably haven't been invented yet, makes this a timely and insightful look into goal setting and coping with change.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will make you believe 'you can do it', December 4, 1999

By	asli (Istanbul, Turkey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Dynamics of Goal Setting: Flextactics for a Fast-Changing Future (Paperback)

.. and you will be able to 'do it' with this book's help. I certainly recommend this book to anyone who needs guidence and encouragement in setting lifetime goals and establishing them. I bought another copy for my brother,too. I wish I had read it earlier in my life.